GLASS MARKET HOTS UP

AUTHOR(S)

Chynoweth, Emma; Baker, John

PUB. DATE

October 2006

SOURCE

ICIS Chemical Business;10/23/2006, Vol. 1 Issue 40, p25

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article explains how emission glazing can let light in, but stop heat from pouring out. In Germany, Great Britain and Ireland, low emission glass also has to be used for all replacement windows. Solar control glass is another route to reducing energy use. Special coatings applied to the surface of the glass can reflect up to 75% of solar heat, white transmitting the majority of visible light. The result is a bright and cool interior environment, reducing the need for air-conditioning.

The article reports that Southwest based Clearwood UK has achieved a C rated timber window with the British Fenestration Rating Council. The double glazed unit used to achieve a C rating was Argon gas filled in a 4-20-4 configuration. It incorporates Saint Gobain Futur N and Edgetech's Super Spacer.

Reveals that Granada Secondary Glazing Ltd. had its Pyrobar aluminum secondary glazed hinged unit re-tested for fire resistant qualities with a different thickness of glass installed. Quality of the products.

Presents news briefs related to building materials industry in Great Britain as of Marich 2003. Approach to polyvinyl chloride recycling; Glazing package for the National College of School Leadership in Nottingham, England; Launching of large platform cills to complement integrated window and...